The plan to build a massive data center in Imperial County — without environmental review

A $10 billion, nearly 1 million-square-foot data center project is being planned in Imperial County, California without going through the state's environmental review process. The project could consume almost double the electricity used in the entire county in 2024 and needs 750,000 gallons of water per day. While the project is pitched as an economic boost, many residents are concerned about the strain it could put on the local power grid and water supply with little benefit to the community.